Scouting Report: Richard Seigler
Richard Seigler
Richard Seigler

Posted Dec 22, 2002


The unknown name out west, but a prospect to soon be heard from, is Oregon State linebacker Richard Seigler, an explosive yet undersized defender that may project to one of several linebacker positions at the next level. *Picture Courtesy of Getty Images*

Full Name: Richard Seigler     School: Oregon St

Ht:  6-1.5    Wt: 220          40: 4.64

Year: 4Jr    Number: 51

Stats/ Bio

2001: Honorable mention All-Pac-10.  Started all 11 games at middle linebacker totaling 93/17/2, recovered two fumbles, broke up two passes and had a quarterback hurry.   

2000:  Freshman All-American starting 12 games and posting 72/7/2/10/3.  Opened the spring as the back-up weak-side linebacker behind James Allen.

Scouting Report

The Good: Quick, speedy linebacker effective defending the pass or stopping the run.  Immediately reads or anticipates the action, disciplined and does not get caught out of position.  Explosive up the field, flashes on the scene and has a nose for the football.  Scrapes well laterally, stays on his feet and takes good angles to the action.  Displays excellent range, easily runs with tight ends or running backs in pass coverage and shows good wherewithal throughout the game.  

The Bad: Undersized, gets caught up in the traffic and has tackles broken.  Adequate defending the pass but must improve his instincts when the ball is in the air.  

The Skinny: Physically not ready for the next level and may always have problems because of growth limitations but will be a productive linebacker in the NFL if placed in the right scheme.  Plays the middle in college but could project to the weak-side at the next level.





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